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22 Jul 24. With an eye toward initiating or expanding global aerospace and defense partnerships, the United States brought more than 400 exhibitors, an array of military and commercial aircraft, and a high-level contingent of diplomatic, government, military, and industry leaders to next week’s 2024 Farnborough International Airshow.
Against a backdrop of geopolitical tensions, particularly wars in Ukraine and Gaza, it’s the largest international presence on-site and the country’s strongest showing at Farnborough since the pandemic, underscoring America’s unwavering commitment to cooperation on a wide range of global and regional issues, foremost peace and economic security.
“I’m thrilled to see a strong U.S. presence at Farnborough this week. From the big names that everyone knows and trusts to the smaller companies that are crucial links in the supply chain, every U.S. aerospace and defense company plays a vital role in projecting American power and supporting American partnerships across the world,” said United States Ambassador to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Jane D. Hartley. “And the United States truly has no closer partner, no closer military relationship, than the one we have with the United Kingdom. Together, we defend democracy, liberty, the rule of law, and the right of every nation to its sovereignty and security.”
The hub of U.S. industry at the show is the USA Partnership Pavilion, organized for 28 years (13 editions accounting for the canceled 2020 event) by Kallman Worldwide, Inc., in coordination with government agencies including the U.S. Departments of Commerce, Defense, State and Transportation. Covering 4,500-plus sqm in Halls 2, 3, and 4, the Pavilion is America’s headquarters on-site, a high-profile showcase for 250 U.S. exhibitors to meet more customers and prospects, and a venue for all to share ideas and insights.
Pavilion exhibitors are looking to generate new business and create more jobs back home by growing exports, expanding their international footprints, and/or recruiting overseas partners to establish or participate in stateside operations. The roster includes 74 exhibitors that are new to the show and 49 new to the market. A total of 34 are states represented, including 17 stand-alone state pavilions — Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Illinois, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Hampshire, New York (North Country), North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Utah, Virginia, and Washington — within the larger U.S. space.
Adjacent to Hall 1, Kallman also hosts the Partnership Chalet, a 1,400 sqm executive business and hospitality destination that is home base for 18 participating clients.
Kallman Worldwide President and CEO Tom Kallman said American participation in the show, particularly in the Pavilion, reflects larger trends in global trade.
“Our company has represented the Farnborough International Airshow in the United States for nearly three decades. Now more than ever, our exhibitors benefit from our focus on partnership and teamwork,” said Kallman. “The USA Partnership Pavilion helps advance America’s national security and global trade interests by helping our customers build stronger business relationships in international markets.”
In addition to the exhibit floor, the Pavilion helps exhibitors engage with international visitors at “The Forum,” a thought leadership stage (H3-3050) that will present a daily schedule of discussions featuring representatives from NATO, NASA, the U.S. DoD and more. Among the highlights, Deloitte will present “Infinite Flight: Navigating the Future of Aircraft Sustainment” at 10 am Tuesday, July 23, and “Flying High: Resilient and Efficient Supply Chains for the Aerospace Industry” on Wednesday, July 24.
Endeavour Scholarships Advance the Future Workforce
The Pavilion will also be buzzing with reports from the Astronaut Al Worden Endeavour Scholarship Program, Kallman’s lead corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative, which successfully graduated its Class of 2024 — 32 students and 8 educators from six countries: Australia, Chile, Poland, Singapore, the United Arab Emirates, and the United States — earlier this month at Space Camp in Huntsville, AL.
The not-for-profit program was launched in 2019 by Kallman to honor his friend and colleague, Worden, pilot of the Apollo 15 Command Module “Endeavour.” The two shared a passion for science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education that led to Worden serving as Kallman Worldwide’s STEM ambassador at trade shows around the world from 2016 until his passing in 2020. He was succeeded in this role by Apollo 16 Lunar Module Pilot, Charlie Duke who passed the torch to former NASA Space Shuttle Commander, Mike Bloomfield in 2023.
To date, the program has awarded scholarships of a week-long, hands-on, astronaut team training experience at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center Space Camp to 80 students and 20 educators from nine countries. The all-expenses paid scholarships are funded entirely by private donations.
“The global support for Endeavour is deeply gratifying and exemplifies the spirit of partnership that fuels this program. Every country we work in — and we’ve worked in at least 50 of them since my father founded the company in 1963 — is facing the same challenges to prepare its young people for the future. For example, at Farnborough on Friday, July 26, the show will present “Pioneers of Tomorrow,” a dedicated STEM-focused event designed to inspire and engage the next generation of aerospace leaders,“ said Kallman. “As an extension of our work advancing global trade in exhibition halls around the world, and with the support of global partners in government, industry, the military, and academia, the Endeavour Scholarship connects with worldwide interest in space to promote STEM careers in all industries.”
When it comes to generating business leads at this year’s Farnborough International Airshow, U.S. exhibitors have an extra advantage over their competitors. In partnership with Sourcehere.com, the global supply chain networking platform, Kallman Worldwide has produced a digital show directory to connect more international buyers with U.S. suppliers on-site and online before, during, and after the show.
Sourcehere supports thousands of B2B suppliers and buyers around the world with interactive tools and utilities — including direct messaging — to meet, conduct business, and build trade relationships anywhere, anytime. The company launched in 2022 with a focus on trade shows, capitalizing on spikes in market interest around events such as Farnborough to demonstrate its robust, 24/7/365 platform as an alternative to traditional printed show guides.
It’s a good fit for Kallman, whose trademark Pavilion is recognized around the world as the hub of American business at many of industry’s most important international trade events. The company’s portfolio of exhibitor services, custom stand building, supply chain support services, and workforce advocacy programs further solidify its reputation as an enterprising partner above and beyond simply managing floor space in exhibition halls.
For Pavilion exhibitors, Sourcehere extends their reach in target sectors and adds measurable year-round marketing visibility. And for companies that aren’t exhibiting yet, the platform offers an inexpensive, cost-effective way to dip their toes in the trade show pool online before diving into a live show overseas.
“Trade shows have always been our core strength, but we’ve never thought of ourselves as just a trade show company,” said Kallman. “Our focus is advancing global trade, connecting suppliers and buyers wherever, whenever, however we can. Their business is a year-round conversation punctuated by trade events, and so is ours.”
As Sourcehere establishes its value on the trade show floor, it’s also building equity with a wider circle of stakeholders and influencers in event communities, such as the American Chambers of Commerce around the world.
“For American companies with business interests in other countries, it’s important to have a local presence,” said Kallman. “As a supply chain networking platform, Sourcehere gives U.S. trade show exhibitors, many of whom are also AmCham members, an extended competitive advantage in the local business conversation.”
26 Jul 24. Bangkok to Host Asia’s First International Drone Exhibition
GML Exhibition (Thailand) has launched DronTech Asia 2024, the continent’s first international drone exhibition and conference. The event is scheduled for Nov 25-27 at Impact Exhibition and Convention Center in Bangkok.
The global market for commercial drones or unmanned aerial vehicles was valued at US$20.8 billion in 2021. It is expected to reach $1.2 trillion by 2030, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) at 14% for several years, according to a Straits Research market forecast for 2022-2030.
Manu Leopairote, chairman of GML Exhibition (Thailand), the region’s leading exhibition and conference trade organiser, said drone usage is growing in various industries because it reduces human labour and increases trade advantages. Some examples include checking inventory in warehouses, watering plants and adding fertiliser, and taking bird’s-eye-view photos and videos, said Mr Manu.
Given this growth, the company sees many opportunities to support such expansion, he said.
Mr Manu said the exponential growth of commercial drones is attributed to their superior flight speed, durability, strength and precision, resulting in growing applications in many sectors, such as agriculture, energy, construction and logistics.
According to the forecast, the Asia-Pacific drone market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 19.8% from 2020 to 2025, driven by increasing usage in agriculture, mining, security and construction.
The DronTech Asia 2024 event is expected to attract 5,000 participants and buyers from more than 100 industries, as well as investors and venture capitalists, researchers, academics, drone advocates and enthusiasts, according to GML.
The event will showcase the capability, benefits, and Southeast Asia’s rapidly growing leadership in this industry, he said, adding it is expected to create new opportunities for local and international drone-related companies to meet more end users, system integrators, customers and business influencers.
The expo is supported by the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT), the Digital Economy Promotion Agency (Depa), the Defence Technology Institute, Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau, the Drone Association of Thailand, and many other government organisations.
Preesan Rakwatin, executive vice-president of Depa, said the agency recently launched the One Tambon, One Digital (Drone Jai) project as part of drone use promotion that focuses on promoting farmers’ knowledge, understanding and skills required to operate and maintain drones in the agricultural sector.
Depa supports the industry using advanced drones to provide maintenance services, spraying and distribution, he said.
After one year of the project, the agency expects 50 drone maintenance service centres nationwide.
The project will encourage villagers in roughly 500 different communities to adopt more drone technologies in the agricultural sector, which is expected generate at least 350 million baht in economic value, said Mr Preesan.
The project supports the government’s plan to upgrade national digital capabilities to enhance competitiveness.
Chatchai Puntragul, manager of the Unmanned Aircraft Standards Department at CAAT, said regulatory matters need to be addressed to support future drone use.
He said these issues include certifying different uses of drones, such as medium-sized drones, registration, certification of different types of drone pilot training centres, and drone pilot licensing (basic and advanced levels). (Source: UAS VISION/Bangkok Post)
25 Jul 24. Two major Cityforum discussions taking place in September. Our annual ‘Cyber Security Summit’ takes place on 19th, followed by a discussion on ‘Space: Competition, Risks, Resilience’ taking place on 20th. Both events are being hosted at Plexal, Here East, London.
We are delighted to announce an exceptional list of participants for the Cyber Security Summit, including a keynote from Ms Wendy Noble Deputy Director National Security Agency (NSA). Expert contributors from both the US and the UK will be in attendance for this exceptionally important discussion, including:
Dr Afzal Ashraf Loughborough and Lyons Universities
Mr Gordon Corera Security Correspondent BBC
Lord Toby Harris Chair National Preparedness Commission
Dr Paul Killworth Deputy Chief Scientific Adviser for National Security OCSA
Professor David Mussington Executive Assistant Director CISA
Ms Wendy Noble Deputy Director National Security Agency (NSA)
Mr Mike Steinmetz Former State Cyber Security Officer and Homeland Security Adviser Rhode Island; Senior Adviser Cityforum
Mr Ollie Whitehouse CTO NCSC
Join us for what will be a remarkable day, with a focus on: Are we living in an increasingly insular and nationalistic world? What follows from this? What could destroy us? What are the priorities for protection? How can we get ahead of the game?
Public Sector places are complimentary – please register online. Sponsorship opportunities are available and private sector colleagues can purchase one of the very limited delegate tickets here: Cityforum2024 Cyber Security Summit – Cityforum
The following day focuses on a discussion of great current importance: Space: Competition, Risks, Resilience opened by Rt Hon the Lord David Willetts Chair UK Space Agency. The full agenda can be found here. Our excellent list of contributors include:
Dr Bleddyn Bowen Professor of International Relations University of Leicester
Dr Craig Brown Investment Director UK Space Agency
Dr Meganne Christian Reserve Astronaut ESA: Commercial Exploration Lead UK Space Agency
Mr Stephen Covington Strategic and International Affairs Advisor to the Supreme Allied Commander, Europe NATO (A NATO appraisal)
Ms Rebecca Evernden Space Director Department for Science, Innovation & Technology (DSIT)
Air Vice-Marshal Phillip Lester
Ms Zhanna Malekos Smith Visiting Fellow Carnegie Council US Global Engagement Program; Senior Associate CSIS; Associate Cityforum
Mr Howard Nye Chair RAeS Space Specialist Group and former President of the Society
Ms Debbie Strang Chief Operating Officer Founder & Director of SaxaVord UK Space Port
Major General Paul Tedman incoming Space Commander UK Space Command
Mr Mike Wardle CEO Z/Yen
Mr Peter Watkins Non-Executive Director UK Space Agency
Public Sector places are complimentary – please register online. Sponsorship opportunities are available and private sector colleagues can purchase one of the very limited delegate tickets here: Cityforum2024 Space Summit: Competition, Risks, Resilience – Cityforum
23 Jul 24. UK to host world-renowned International Symposium on Remote Sensing of Environment (ISRSE-40). The UK will host the 40th International Symposium on Remote Sensing of Environment (ISRSE-40) at the Farnborough International Exhibition and Conference Centre, Hampshire, from 17 to 21 March 2025. ISRSE-40 will run alongside the inaugural Farnborough International Space Show, an event which will pioneer the commercial space age.
Convened biennially since 1962, the Symposium is a global summit for world-renowned experts to share crucial, emerging knowledge in pursuit of protecting the planet and its people from harm.
The Symposium will host multiple international agencies including NASA and ESA, leading scientists, researchers, policymakers, and practitioners all dedicated to the advancement of remote sensing technologies and the data analysis pivotal to Earth observation capabilities and space applications.
Titled ‘Synergy in Sight: Harnessing Earth Observation for Sustainable Development’, the symposium will emphasise the integration of scientific and technological disciplines through Earth observation to promote sustainability, as well as nurture the next generation of space professionals in the sector.
Organised by the International Committee for Remote Sensing of Environment (ICORSE), the biennial symposium will run alongside the Farnborough International Space Show 2025 thereby uniting key constituents of the international space community. Collaboration will foster innovation across the fields of remote sensing, Earth observation, and the wider international space ecosystem to drive sector advancements and accelerate new technologies.
A partnership between a consortium of UK-based organisations, including Farnborough International, National Centre for Earth Observation and Space South Central, and ICORSE, the event will foster international collaboration, drive innovation, and address key global challenges including climate change, resource management, and disaster response. Figures from ADS Group indicate significant growth to the UK space industry which directly employs 48,800 people, delivering high value jobs for a highly skilled workforce, and supports 2,300 apprentices across the sector. Turnover growth continues to increase year on year, reaching £17.5bn in 2022 and adding £7 bn to the UK economy, with space exports valued £5.9bn to the UK in 2022.
Discussing the announcement, John Latham, President, International Centre for remote Sensing of the Environment, said: “Hosting ISRSE40 offers a pivotal moment for the UK to affirm its leadership in the global space community, driving forward our commitments to innovation, education, and sustainable development. We are poised to deliver a conference that not only addresses today’s challenges but also inspires solutions for the future.”
Gareth Rogers, CEO of Farnborough International, said: “We are thrilled to be the host venue of this monumental event, alongside the launch of the Farnborough International Space Show. For decades, the UK, and Farnborough in particular, has been a catalyst for pioneering new technologies and forging powerful relationships, so to convene the global space industry on our historic site is an invaluable opportunity to cement the UK’s position at the forefront of the international space market for academia, manufacturing and innovation.”
Steve Volz, from NOAA Federal, added: “NOAA is very impressed with the breadth and depth of the UK proposal to host ISRSE-40 alongside the Farnborough International Space Show next March.
“There is increasing demand across all scales of decision making for critical Earth observations and remote sensing information to help us understand our changing climate, manage our natural resources, and prepare and respond to natural hazards. At the same time, the rapid pace of technological advancement and a growing commercial space sector are changing the way we collect and exploit earth observations. ISRSE-40 will bring together the scientists, applied users, and space industry to advance innovation through enhanced collaboration, helping us all take action for people, the planet and prosperity. NOAA receives important contributions from all of these participants.”
The Farnborough International Space Show is the UK’s largest international event pioneering the commercial space age and advancing space domain defence. The inaugural annual exhibition and conference is a catalyst for the future of international space innovation, connecting the space ecosystem across industry, defence, government and academia on a global scale.
For more information on ISRSE-40, visit: https://events.farnboroughinternational.org/aerospace/40th-international-symposium-on-remote-sensing-of-environment-isrse/
22 Jul 24. U.S., Mexican Troops Participate in Fuerzas Amigas. American soldiers from the U.S. military’s premier chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, explosives command participated in a bilateral exercise with the Mexican Army in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, June 24-28.
Soldiers from the Fort Riley, Kansas-based 172nd Chemical Company supported Exercise Fuerzas Amigas.
The Chemical Company soldiers were among the approximately 220 U.S. troops and 300 troops from the Mexican Armed Forces who participated in the annual exercise.
The Theater Security Cooperation exercise was designed to strengthen the military-to-military partnership between the U.S. and Mexico.
U.S. Army North served as the Joint Force Land Component Command and maintained operational control of the exercise.
Part of U.S. Northern Command, U.S. Army North conducts defense of North American exercises and security cooperation activities to increase readiness and deter strategic competitors.
The exercise included command and control synchronization, chemical decontamination, mass casualty triage, evacuation and search and rescue training.
U.S. Army Hazard Response companies conduct chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear reconnaissance, surveillance and decontamination operations with conventional and special forces around the world and provide support to civil authorities across the nation.
The 172nd Chemical Company is assigned to the 2nd Chemical Battalion, 48th Chemical Brigade and 20th CBRNE Command.
Headquartered on Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, the multifunctional and deployable 20th CBRNE Command is home to 75 percent of the active-duty U.S. Army’s explosive ordnance disposal technicians and CBRN specialists, as well as the 1st Area Medical Laboratory, CBRNE Analytical and Remediation Activity, five weapons of mass destruction coordination teams and three nuclear disablement teams.
Soldiers and Army civilians from the 20th CBRNE Command deploy from 19 bases in 16 states to confront and defeat the world’s most dangerous hazards in support of joint, interagency and multinational operations. (Source: U.S. DoD)
18 Jul 24. The ITU’s Space Sustainability Forum 2024 is now open for registration. The Space Ecosystem is undergoing a profound transformation, with private and public sectors boosting several novel activities valuable on Earth, such as accelerating broadband connectivity, monitoring our planet and travelling to the Moon and beyond. This acceleration toward a new space-dependent era is reflected in the increasing number of regulatory filings for satellites systems operating in LEO, as well as innovative space exploration missions and systems operating on, and around, the Moon. With this promising future emerging now, it is timely to bring purposeful effort, both collective and individual, to ensure the sensible and sustainable use of space resources. The upcoming ITU Space Sustainability Forum 2024 Forum will convene top leaders and subject matter experts from the satellite and space industries, space and telecom agencies, governments and other space stakeholders that are committed to the responsible use of the space. The Forum will be in session from September 10th through 11th in Geneva, Switzerland. The Forum is designed as an opportunity to present, discuss and dive deeply into the policies, best practices, guidelines and strategies to ensure space remains accessible and sustainable for the future space activities envisioned today and in the future. To register for this important event, please access this registration infopage… https://www.itu.int/ssf/practical-information/registration/ (Source: Satnews)
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